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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:33). High of 65 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Developers of Worcester housing projects file for bankruptcy
+6:00: "Devastating blow": What comes next after Community Healthlink closes?
+6:00: What is next for Anna Maria campus? Future of the site is up in the air
+6:00: Worcester School Committee wants review of maintenance at Foley Stadium
+6:00: Worcester State prof Siri Colom part of Peabody Award-winning team for podcast
+6:00: Worcester hockey alumni 2025-26 highlights, NHL Week 29
+Noon: Walmart stores in Mass. face remodeling. Is Worcester's one of them?
+Noon: Traffic stop in Worcester leads to gun charges for 50-year-old man
+Noon: Worcester County Wonders: The legends of Lancaster's Blood Forest
-JetBlue flights from Worcester "absolutely full" during April vacation
-City Manager: Worcester police able to assist I.C.E. on criminal cases
-3 cars found on the bottom of Green Hill Pond
-Shuttered Worcester eatery gets new life
-Coffee shop to open in high-profile Canal District development
-Worcester weighs creation of sports commission to attract events, boost local economy
-S.C. men charged with murder in death of Central Mass. native found inside trash can
-Against the flow? Trout stocking in lakes brings concerns to surface
-Worcester Housing Authority installs life saving devices around city
-Worcester student, bus driver honored for quick thinking in porch fire
-Central Mass. adaptive recreational programs offer fun all year round
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
>DINING OUT: The best prime rib in Mass. can be found at this charming local historic restaurant
-I ate the Red Robin burger towers so you don't have to (1:21)
-ICYMI: In Worcester, Minogue, Deaton win Mass. G.O.P. endorsement for guv, U.S. Senate (2:25). Article
-Closure of UMass Memorial's behavioral health affiliate prompts backlash from workers
-Worcester eyes 160-acre rezoning to spur development, AbbVie expansion
-Worcester mayor clarifies stance on rent control
-The Worcester family business that made horseshoes for presidents
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): 122 Diner teases "exciting announcement"
-This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
-Override tax impact calculator
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): State revives plan to raze former Rutland Prison Camp
-Gardner ice cream truck goes viral for giving free cones to kids who had no money (1:46). Article
-2 Webster men arrested after replica handgun was brandished at accident scene
-Whitinsville's Kevin Padron to share his immigrant story at Ouimet Banquet
-McGee wins Board of Health seat; Cocalis re-elected in Sturbridge
-Southbridge schools show gains, but timeline to exit state control remains unclear
-Leominster man arrested for threatening girlfriend's father with knife during driveway dispute
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: New book reveals how Mick Jagger cheated death twice
-Author Margaret Atwood and Emmy winning grad Ann Dowd in conversation at Holy Cross
-Karol G announces tour, stop in Foxborough
>OPINION: Manny Jae Media's 508 Live! (1:13:45): Happy Birthday, Callie!
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (23:18): City Council reverses course
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:43): Chickens banned, housing struggles continue
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former local school superintendent
>SPORTS: Celtics blow out 76ers, 128-96
-Bruins lose to Sabres, 6-1
-Red Sox brass' handling of Alex Cora firing not sitting well with players
-Red Sox management speaks after firing Alex Cora (23:48)
-Former WooSox manager Chad Tracy addresses reporters after being named interim manager (12:01). Article
-Red Sox beat Orioles, 5-3
-Crusader Quarterly with Kit Hughes
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-WooSox beat Syracuse, 6-2
-Caitlin Clark healthy and has renewed joy in WNBA return
>NATIONAL: King Charles III heads to Washington on a delicate mission
-Iran offers Hormuz deal as U.S. standoff continues
-Tragic: "Hero" Connecticut dad dies saving son from rip current in Florida
>NEW ENGLAND: Wellesley mother accused of killing children to appear in court (1:21). Article
-New details on brutal domestic killing at UMass Amherst (2:22)
-Search suspended after crew member falls from Boston-bound cruise ship, Coast Guard confirms (1:58)
>COLLEGES: “Sincerely, Gala”: An international night in the spotlight at Clark
-Thomas More Lecture at Holy Cross (1:17:30): Wendy Brown / Depoliticizing the Humanities
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Travelers need "alone time" when vacationing with people: survey
>BUSINESS: Tips, alternatives when it comes to emergency 401(K) draw (1:56)
-Meta workers outraged over software tracking keystrokes, mouse movements
>HOMES: Central Mass. home sales picked up in March, but lag behind 2025
>SHOPPING: XGIMI Titan Noir Max is replacaing big-screen TVs in America
>HEALTH: W.S.C. Stay Connected (1:03:04): An interactive heart discussion
-Mass. food insecurity rising, doctor says impact showing up in patients (2:42)
>FOOD: McDonald's rolls out new "protein" badges for 17 menu items
>TV/STREAMING: "Wheel Of Fortune" fan reveals number of show divorces
>MOVIES: Michael Jackson biopic hits No. 1 at box office
>CELEBRITY: The unexpected way Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi coped with cervical cancer diagnosis
-Jack Nicholson seen in rare 89th birthday photo shared by daughter Lorraine
>ANIMALS: Scraggly dog gives his best smile so someone will choose him (2:19)
>HISTORY: John Emerson Anderson letters to his parents in Oakdale, 1861 to '65
>GOOD NEWS: Family reunited with dog stolen over 10 years ago
-Meanwhile, Florida pastor who wrote book on how to love your spouse arrested over allegations he has multiple wives
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:41). High of 95 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Court docs reveal disturbing new details behind viral video involving ex-Southbridge McDonald’s manager (2:21). Article
-Cost to fix Worcester police station put at $20 million over 3 years\
-Tiny home village for homeless seniors breaks ground in Worcester
-Emergency closes Worcester bistro until Friday
-Railers owner buys Pulse Magazine, CM Pride Magazine
-Worcester State nursing program welcomes first group of Anna Maria nursing students
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Aislinn Doyle: Thursday's School Committee meeting agenda preview
-Worcester organizations get $425,000 for affordable housing efforts
-Back-to-back national honors spotlight Worcester Public Library’s evolving role
-Radio Worcester (23:08): Worcester City Manager Eric Batista discusses city’s first-ever $1 billion budget
-18 new condos on Elm Street are for sale. Take a look inside
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant makes Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Small Plates (5:56)
-ICYMI: Worcester police honor fallen officers, former chief Gary Gemme
-Assumption graduates 304 students at DCU Center
-Anna Maria College closing comes as disappointment for Molly Bish's family (2:17). Article
-Area woman admits forging 84 checks worth over $110,000
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden police holding second annual Cruiser Cup Golf Tournament June 12th
-Wachusett Echo: Internship and employment at the school bank
-Lamoureux Ford wins record 29th Ford President's Award (4:16)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Tree crash leaves Southbridge home uninhabitable
-Westborough police continues to investigate shots fired on Research Drive
-Man with spiked-bat, drugs arrested in Leominster after 911 report of impaired driver
-Seeing double: Shrewsbury High School graduating class boasts 17 sets of twins
-Dudley candidates' night to be held June 8th
-Webster Town Meeting approves budget, drone bylaw, Pine View Liquors petition
-Shrewsbury teachers no longer need COVID vaccine
-Blackstone Valley Regional named distinguished school
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
>SHOWTIME: Radio Worcester (19:15): Greater Worcester Opera brings “1776” to Central Mass.
-WCCA-TV's Chris's Corner No. 23 (28:52): Meatball, Part 1
>OPINION: Ann Artuso: Depression in motherhood
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: Why Puerto Rico still doesn’t receive S.N.A.P. benefits
-WCCA-TV's Connecting the Dots No. No. 164 (29:35): The Museum of Worcester
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (26:08): Viral McDonald’s video, city budget hearings and public safety concerns
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former UMass Medical School professor and Physician of the Year
>SPORTS: Tom Brady takes dig at Bill Belichick during Georgetown commencement speech
-Jason Varitek's wife takes shot at Red Sox G.M. after coaching ouster
-Red Sox beat Royals, 3-1
-Bravehearts release 2026 season promotion schedule
-Win WooSox tickets courtesy of North End Motor Sales
-Holy Cross Varsity Club announces 2026 class in Athletic Hall of Fame
-Worcester hockey alumni 2025-26 highlights, NHL Week 32
>CARS: Gas prices climbing— What frustrated drivers can expect next (4:12)
>NATIONAL: San Diego mosque shooting: 3 men killed, suspects found dead (1:37)
-American who was on doomed cruise reveals what it's like under 42-day hantavirus quarantine
-Tragic: Toddler crushed to death by antique dresser as she climbed it to reach a toy
>NEW ENGLAND: Pilot dies in small plane crash in Rhode Island (:52)
-Pipe bomb found in Mass. pond, police investigating (1:12)
-Video shows Good Samaritans rushing to pull 2 people from car following rollover on I-495
>COLLEGES: Worcester State Cheer scores at national championships
-Clark honors Worcester student, staff members for inclusion and equity work
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 10 top trending U.S. summer destinations
-The first thing you should do in a hotel room
>BUSINESS: Banks find ways to finance nonprofits, despite their lending and revenue challenges
-LPL Financial Research: Energy shock expected to hit prices harder than the economy
>HOMES: Homes are older than ever—but local permitting systems could slow down essential renovations
>HEALTH: Discussing ebola outbreak with infectious disease specialist (3:14)
-What no one tells you about egg freezing
>FOOD: Daily Dish: Oven-roasted turkey parmesan over spaghetti
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Jennifer Lopez movie on Netflix, "Office Romance" (2:42)
>MOVIES: Trailer for Steven Spielberg's new movie, "Disclosure Day" (2:38)
>CELEBRITY: Carrie Underwood rejected L.A. glamour to live on Tennessee farm
-William Daniels, 99, and wife Bonnie Bartlett, 96, detail "rules" of "open marriage"
>ANIMALS: Playful puppy from local shelter looking for active family (3:09)
>HISTORY: Inside the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum art heist
>GOOD NEWS: School principal retires, but returns as a handyman (2:34)
-Meanwhile, Pope Leo does "6-7" hand motion at the Vatican
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